Barista Blog


I’ve been writing about java since 2008 and love sharing my passion for a good brew with you. From its humble beginnings as a small blog about making coffee with a French press, Coffeeness has grown into the largest German website about joe. And that's all thanks to you!

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22 November 2021

How to Make a Cappuccino: The Difficult Relationship Between Espresso and Milk

Cappuccino celebrates espresso, steamed milk and Italian coffee culture – at least in theory. I'll show you how to make a cappuccino at home so you can help keep this [...]

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20 November 2021

From Cappuccino to Cold Brew: Different Types of Coffee Drinks Explained

There are many different types of coffee drinks and some of them even have multiple names. In this ultimate guide, I'll explain the difference between a flat white and a [...]

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20 September 2021

How to Pair Cheese and Coffee: You Never Knew What You Were Missing

Coffee and cheese can go very well together, but not all combinations work. In this article, I share some delicious pairings to spark your adventurous side, and you’ll learn which [...]

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13 September 2021

Arabica vs Robusta Coffee: Similarities, Differences & the Concept of Quality

If you want to see me rolling my eyes, all you have to do is put me in front of a typical coffee commercial. What gets on my nerves is [...]

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12 September 2021

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte: Your New Favorite Recipe!

A Pumpkin Spice Latte without a sugary syrup? Absolutely! To me, nothing else makes sense. This article features a recipe made with fresh pumpkin juice, fall spices and, of course, [...]

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19 August 2021

What Is an Espresso Macchiato? All You Need to Know About the Barista’s Favorite

The Espresso Macchiato is a barista favorite. In this article, I'll tell you why. Plus, I'll clear up the confusion surrounding espresso and Macchiatos, and you’ll find out how to [...]

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14 December 2020

Coffee Makers for the Visually Impaired: What Are the Best Barrier-Free Models?

Sighted people do not think about it, but the rule of the touch screen raises problems for the visually impaired. That is why I have collected coffee machines and fully [...]

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4 March 2019

How Transparent and Ethical Trade Helps Coffee Farmers

I was recently in Hamburg for the "Transparency Colloquium," which was hosted by Quijote Coffee and organized together with Professor Peter Roberts from the Goizueta Business School. The participants included [...]

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9 February 2019

Making Coffee with the Classic Karlsbader: What Will You Think of Next, Germany?

Loyal Coffeeness readers have probably noticed that I have talked about many different ways to make coffee, but I haven't yet mentioned the Karlsbader Coffee Maker. Honestly, I'm not entirely [...]